Planning

Provision of Broker Services for Medical Insurance Scheme for CBS staff - BHC Kigali

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 11:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a medical aid brokerage service for the British High Commission in Kigali. The industry category is services, specifically insurance brokerage services, suitable for firms with experience in medical insurance schemes. The procurement is located in Rwanda, and will be for CBS staff based in Kigali. Interested parties have until 13th February 2026 to engage with the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). The procurement is aimed at identifying a single service provider for a contract commencing on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029, with potential extensions. The contracting authority encourages PME to help refine requirements and validate market capabilities ahead of the formal tender expected later in February 2026.

This tender process offers significant opportunities for growth for companies specialising in insurance brokerage services, particularly those with the capacity to handle local Rwandan regulatory and service requirements. Businesses that can offer comprehensive health insurance solutions, exhibit strong data protection practices, and understand the intricacies of local and international insurance markets may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The PME provides a platform for businesses to influence the procurement specification and establish themselves as key players in the market, a strategic step for both established brokers and SMEs looking to expand their service footprint in Rwanda.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Broker Services for Medical Insurance Scheme for CBS staff - BHC Kigali

Notice Description

The purpose of the Tender is to identify a single medical aid brokerage service provider in Kigali, Rwanda to deliver comprehensive health insurance solutions aligned with organizational needs, local regulations, and cost-efficiency goals. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years subject to good performance of the service provide for an amount of PS252,035

Planning Information

The Authority wishes to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in a proportionate and transparent manner to help refine the upcoming procurement for Medical Aid Brokerage Services for the British High Commission Kigali. The purpose of this engagement is to gather market insight, test deliverability of the draft requirements, and ensure the specification, KPIs, Conditions of Participation, and commercial approach are suitable, realistic, and attractive to the market. The PME aims to: Understand brokerage capabilities for Rwanda‑based employee populations (benefit design advisory, market testing, placements with insurers/medical schemes, renewal strategy). Explore service models (local brokerage, regional hubs, global networks) and fee structures (fixed fee, capped fee, success‑linked, hybrid). Validate compliance, governance and data protection approaches (including handling of personal/health data and local regulatory requirements). Test approaches to member servicing (onboarding, helpdesk, claims escalation), provider network stewardship, and reporting/analytics. This engagement is conducted under PA23 s.16 to help prepare the procurement and will be managed to avoid unfair advantage or distortion of competition. Registration Instructions Register on portal → Express Interest → Download Pack → Submit questionnaire by deadline. Disclaimer This engagement is not a call for competition. Participation is optional, not evaluated, and does not affect eligibility to bid. Participation will not affect the ability of suppliers to compete in any future procurement.   PME Questionnaire Pack Suppliers are requested to answer the following questions: 1. Organisation legal name, registration number, and Kigali presence. 2. Broker/intermediary licence details under BNR. 3. Experience delivering medical aid brokerage in Rwanda. 4. Service delivery model for member support and renewals. 5. Data protection and information security controls. 6. Commission model transparency (non-binding). 7. Operational risks and market constraints. 8. Conflicts of interest declaration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010880-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Goitse Mlangeni
Contact Email
goitse.mlangeni@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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